Press Releases
Press Releases
Access to finance must be less restrictive for SME’s
2018-03-26
26th March 2018 Loan refusal rates decrease from 32% to 24%. SME demand for credit drops from 42% to 31%.…
Extreme weather bill would make bad law
2018-03-16
16th March Bill does not consider impact on SMEs We cannot regulate everything by law ISME considers the introduction of…
ISME’s statement on the PSO levy review
2018-03-15
15th March The PSO levy has increased by over 270% since 2013 Independent review into the efficacy of wind generated…
Reports highlight Ireland’s current macro-economic problems
2018-03-14
14th March 2018 Ireland’s tax base is too narrow and the taxation system requires change National competitiveness is an issue…
ISME welcomes action plan for jobs 2018
2018-03-12
12th March 2018 Introduction of a new apprentice programme & 4000 traineeships welcome Focus on regional growth vital Greater emphasis…
ISME concerned at high court ruling against a cork supermarket
2018-03-07
7th March 2018 Concern that ruling could have implications for the business sector Quantum of the award appears to breach…
Employers advised to update plans for cold snap
2018-02-28
Employers advised to put measures in place to reduce business impact Employers have a duty of care for all employees…
SME satisfaction with government at two-year high
2018-02-27
27th February 2018 Medium sized enterprises most satisfied with government Micro businesses least satisfied with government performance Governments handling of…
Significant pay gap persists between public and private sectors
2018-02-26
26th February 2018 Public-Private sector pay gap ‘unjustifiable’ 38% of SMEs cannot afford pay increases Government must foster greater national…
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